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Shannon Lee, BA

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BA History & Library Science - Berea University

Shannon Lee has written thousands of articles in the higher education space over the last 20 years, with a strong emphasis on medical and health. As the daughter of two professionals who retired from work in major hospital systems, Shannon brings her personal experience to bear on her writing on nursing, healthcare, and allied health.

Check Out Shannon's Articles on Edumed:

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Top 7 Healthcare Challenges Rural Americans Face and How We Can Help
Rural Americans experience different healthcare challenges than those who live in other areas of the country. Read on to explore the issues that rural Americans experience and what can be done to combat these obstacles.
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Why You Should Go From RN to APRN
An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is a nurse with post-graduate training that allows them to provide more advanced medical care to patients. There are generally four types of APRNs: nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, and nurse midwives.
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What are the Differences Between a Registered Nurse and Practical Nurse?
The United States is facing a nursing shortage. This shortage has existed for many years and is especially acute with registered nurses (RNs). While the shortage is expected to improve over the next decade or so, many parts of the country are still desperate for new nurses.
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How to Choose the Right MSN Program
One of the most common reasons for earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree is to become an advanced practice registered nurse, or APRN. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for APRNs from 2022 to 2032 is estimated to be 38%. Given this strong need for MSN-prepared nurses, many schools offer MSN degrees. However, many prospective MSN students are already practicing nurses with the desire to continue working (often full-time) while in school.
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7 Truths About Online Nursing School
For the first time in more than two decades, student enrollment in Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs dropped from 2021 to 2022, according to the most recent survey from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. These enrollment rates also declined in master’s and PhD programs. There are various potential explanations for this decline, and because it’s just one year, the declines don’t necessarily indicate a trend.